BD 441362 - Urine Preservative Transport Kit with ProbeTec Vial for CT/GC Qx Testing 100/PK (Temp Sensitive; Non-Returnable) (Continental US Only)
The BD 441362 Urine Preservative Transport Kit with ProbeTec Vial is a professional specimen collection and transport kit designed for urine specimens used in compatible BD molecular diagnostic workflows. It supports the preservation and transport of urine specimens for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae testing when used with the appropriate BD ProbeTec CT/GC Qx Amplified DNA Assays.
BD identifies SKU 441362 as Urine Preservative Transport for the BD ProbeTec Qx Amplified DNA Assays. The kit is designed for urine specimen transport in BD ProbeTec Qx workflows and is associated with GTIN 00382904413620 for each unit packaging. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
McKesson lists BD 441362 as a Urine Preservative Transport Kit for BD ProbeTec CT/GC Qx Amplified DNA Assays. Each kit contains 100 Qx UPT tubes and 100 transfer pipettes, and each UPT tube contains 50 uL of NAP Guard.
Key Benefits
- Designed to preserve and transport Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae specimens for compatible BD molecular testing workflows.
- For use with BD ProbeTec CT/GC Qx Amplified DNA Assays.
- Supports male and female urine specimens from symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals when used according to assay instructions. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Each kit includes Qx UPT tubes and transfer pipettes to support standardized urine transfer and transport workflow. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Each UPT tube contains 50 uL of NAP Guard for urine specimen preservation in the compatible BD ProbeTec workflow. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Allows an extended range of time and temperature conditions for specimen storage and transport. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Supports testing on the BD Viper System in extracted mode when used with the appropriate BD ProbeTec CT Qx and GC Qx assays. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- 100 tube and 100 pipette kit format supports inventory planning for laboratories, STI screening programs, and high-volume specimen collection sites.
Compatibility and Applications
The BD 441362 is intended for use with BD ProbeTec CT/GC Qx Amplified DNA Assays. It is a urine specimen preservation and transport kit, not a stand-alone diagnostic test. Final test results depend on the receiving laboratorys validated assay method, specimen handling, and platform compatibility.
This product is commonly used in sexual health clinics, OB-GYN practices, urology clinics, public health testing programs, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, hospital laboratories, reference laboratories, and diagnostic testing programs that collect urine specimens for compatible chlamydia and gonorrhea molecular testing.
Fisher Scientific describes the BD Urine Preservative Transport product as designed to preserve and transport Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae and indicates use for male and female urine specimens from symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Usage Guidelines
- Use only by trained healthcare personnel or laboratory staff following BD assay instructions, facility policy, and receiving laboratory requirements.
- Confirm that the BD 441362 Urine Preservative Transport Kit is the correct collection and transport format for the ordered BD ProbeTec CT/GC Qx assay.
- Inspect all kit components before use and do not use the kit if tubes, caps, pipettes, packaging, or preservative contents are damaged, expired, leaking, or compromised.
- Collect the urine specimen according to the laboratorys instructions for the ordered test.
- Use the supplied transfer pipette to transfer the required urine volume into the ProbeTec urine preservative transport tube according to the assay instructions.
- Secure the tube cap fully after transfer to reduce the risk of leakage during handling and transport.
- Label the specimen with required patient identifiers, specimen source, collection date and time, and facility-required information.
- Transport the specimen under the time and temperature conditions required by BD labeling and the receiving laboratory.
- Dispose of unused, used, or contaminated materials according to facility biohazard and infection control procedures.
Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals
The BD 441362 is supplied as a urine preservative transport kit for BD ProbeTec Qx Amplified DNA Assays. BDs product page identifies the item as Urine Preservative Transport for the BD ProbeTec Qx Amplified DNA Assays and provides product-level GTIN information for traceability. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
McKesson lists the kit as designed to preserve and transport Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, with 100 Qx UPT tubes and 100 transfer pipettes per kit. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9} Healthcare facilities should verify current product labeling, assay instructions for use, expiration dating, lot information, storage requirements, transport requirements, and regulatory status directly through BD, CIA Medical, or an authorized distributor before implementation.
Comparison with Competitor Products
The BD 441362 is best compared with platform-specific urine collection and transport kits from manufacturers such as Hologic, Roche, Abbott, Cepheid, and other molecular diagnostic suppliers. Unlike general-purpose urine containers, this kit is designed for BD ProbeTec CT/GC Qx workflows, making platform compatibility the most important purchasing consideration.
Compared with standard sterile urine cups or non-preserved urine containers, BD 441362 includes preservative transport tubes designed to support extended storage and transport conditions for compatible CT/GC testing. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10} Compared with swab-based endocervical or vaginal collection kits, this product is specifically intended for urine specimen transport in the compatible BD ProbeTec workflow.
Compared with collection kits for other molecular platforms, the BD 441362 should be selected only when the receiving laboratory specifies BD ProbeTec Qx urine preservative transport compatibility. Facilities should not substitute a non-compatible urine preservative tube unless the assay instructions and laboratory validation allow it.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
The typical users of the BD 441362 include laboratory accessioning staff, nurses, physicians, medical assistants under supervision, public health clinic teams, sexual health clinicians, OB-GYN staff, urology clinic staff, and diagnostic testing personnel responsible for urine specimen collection and transport.
This product is especially useful in clinical scenarios requiring urine specimen preservation for compatible chlamydia and gonorrhea molecular testing. Common use cases include STI screening programs, public health testing initiatives, outpatient diagnostic testing, symptomatic and asymptomatic patient testing workflows, and laboratory-directed urine specimen transport where BD ProbeTec CT/GC Qx compatibility is required.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
- Store the product according to BD labeling and facility storage requirements.
- Rotate inventory by expiration date to avoid using expired transport tubes.
- Keep tubes and pipettes in original packaging until ready for specimen transfer.
- Confirm with the receiving laboratory that BD 441362 is the required urine preservative transport kit before collecting or transferring the specimen.
- Use the supplied transfer pipette only as directed by the assay instructions.
- Do not overfill or underfill the transport tube if the assay instructions specify a required urine volume.
- Do not use a tube if the cap is damaged, the tube is leaking, the preservative is missing, or the labeling area is compromised.
- Store and transport urine specimens in UPT at 2C to 30C and process within 30 days of collection unless current BD labeling or laboratory instructions state otherwise. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
- For longer storage, specimens may be stored at -20C for up to 180 days according to BD ProbeTec UPT instructions. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
- Train staff on urine transfer, tube labeling, and transport requirements because incorrect handling can affect specimen acceptability and test quality.
Regulatory and Safety Information
The BD 441362 is intended for professional clinical specimen collection, preservation, and transport use. It should be used only by trained personnel following manufacturer instructions, assay requirements, infection control procedures, and facility policy.
Do not use the product if the kit is expired, if the tube is leaking, if the cap does not close properly, if the preservative appears compromised, or if the collection format does not match the ordered test. Urine specimens should be treated as potentially infectious and handled with appropriate personal protective equipment, biohazard precautions, and regulated medical waste procedures.
How to Order
Select the BD 441362 Urine Preservative Transport Kit with ProbeTec Vial and add it to your cart. Complete checkout with your preferred shipping and payment options. For bulk orders, quotes, availability confirmation, temperature-sensitive shipping questions, or further assistance, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312) 275-5850 or use the contact form on this page.
